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Prediction:
Doc spends $60,000 on it
Sells it to me unfinished for $13,800
Doc spends $60,000 on it
Sells it to me unfinished for $13,800
My head is starting to hurt.
Already?
Doc, write a check to Rob for 20k and one for 15k to your body shop. It will be ready by late spring 2015...
Bossman would tell you to haul that up to him and bring a ck for $21k and you can have his stock Green turn key 40.
Are you thinking rebuild/restore? Man, I hate to rain on your Cheerios but you will be upside down in a hurry. Sorry, just how I see it.
If you are thinking about building a wheeler you have a decent start.
If you are thinking about building a wheeler you have a decent start.
I will buy the tub from you.
I know where you can get pretty clean 40s for way less then you will have in that. Plus I will buy your tub.
that exhaust manifold is wild
4 door 40 on an 80 chassis.
1978 FJ40 project
2013 4Runner SR5 DD
1978 FJ40 project
2013 4Runner SR5 DD
Bomar
SILVER Star
I don't understand this sometimes. Andrews truck is priced well...cut a check and not worry.
You can drive it till wheels come off and get parts ANYwhere....
You can drive it till wheels come off and get parts ANYwhere....
Bomar
SILVER Star
Rob.....great move going out on your own.
Stopped by Rob's today and saw this truck. WAY less dodgy in person than in the pics.
Noel, this is the PERFECT truck for you to restore. Since everything has got to come apart anyway, you can decide how far to take it at each and every juncture. One MAJOR suggestion: follow Rob's instructions. He can lead you from where you are to where you want to go with this truck, mainly because he understands the correct steps and the order in which they should be taken. Otherwise, this could end up being a GIGANTIC do / redo project.
As vehicle restorations go, this is way towards the easy end of the scale. Listen to Rob and the 40 guys on CLC. That way, you'll avoid the complexities that aren't really there.
Not that you solicited my opinion.....but you got it anyway. I think you bought a truck that can turn out to be really nice, but it won't be fast or cheap. Not that any frame-offs ever are.........
Noel, this is the PERFECT truck for you to restore. Since everything has got to come apart anyway, you can decide how far to take it at each and every juncture. One MAJOR suggestion: follow Rob's instructions. He can lead you from where you are to where you want to go with this truck, mainly because he understands the correct steps and the order in which they should be taken. Otherwise, this could end up being a GIGANTIC do / redo project.
As vehicle restorations go, this is way towards the easy end of the scale. Listen to Rob and the 40 guys on CLC. That way, you'll avoid the complexities that aren't really there.
Not that you solicited my opinion.....but you got it anyway. I think you bought a truck that can turn out to be really nice, but it won't be fast or cheap. Not that any frame-offs ever are.........
Man looking at all these pics makes me nostalgic/happy/tired/nauseated all at the same time 
I've got a good idea of what you will have to spend at a minimum. I know you can spend a lot more than I will wind up having in mine, but I can't see doing it for less...
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I've got a good idea of what you will have to spend at a minimum. I know you can spend a lot more than I will wind up having in mine, but I can't see doing it for less...
Subscribed and looking forward to seeing the transformation!
...via IH8MUD app
I was just typing that you need to look at ntsaint's build and the money he has spent. He will tell you. That will be minimum for you since he did a ton of the work his self.
Restore the bady and frame. Keep the stock axles and suspension design, upgrading where you see fit (lift, 4 wheel disc, etc). Keep the interior simple. Drivetrain choices are harder. Rebuilding Toyota stuff right is costly and GM swaps are a great choice if you can do most of the work yourself.
Agree on following Robs advice. He knows his stuff.
Agree on following Robs advice. He knows his stuff.
A 2f, stock gears, 4 speed with 33x10.50s is hard to beat on the road. I think a 5 speed is awesome but I would save that $2000
Get OME lift via Tolleson. They ride best.
Get OME lift via Tolleson. They ride best.
I've already voted (reference my comments about 10 stream of consciousness posts above).
As you know, the built axles on the truck above are for sale for big money. You could build the same setup (better in fact) with the 80 axles you already have.
As you know, the built axles on the truck above are for sale for big money. You could build the same setup (better in fact) with the 80 axles you already have.